Assistant Camp Director - Camp Campbell

YMCA•Boulder Creek, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Camp Director assists with the day-to-day operations of the summer Teen Leadership Program at Camp Campbell. This seasonal role runs from May to August and includes weekly and daily scheduling for staff and campers, supervising programming, and acting in the Camp Director’s absence. The position calls for strong leadership, organizational, and creative qualities. The Assistant Camp Director supports staff training, supervises and appraises unit leaders and counselors, maintains required records, and oversees staff and campers in assigned program areas. The role also helps develop camp programming, establishes operational systems, supports counselors, and coordinates with camp departments and the leadership team to promote campers’ well-being and the success of camp.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting.
Experience planning and facilitating large-group programming.
Ability to speak effectively to large groups.
Strong organization and ability to multitask and fill roles as needed.
Flexibility, creativity, maturity, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate effectively to peers and youth.
Commitment to the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley and to the individual worth of each camper.
CPR and First Aid certification; these certifications may be obtained upon hire.
Ability to recognize hazards visually and respond appropriately to hazards by hearing them.
Ability to work and communicate with people across a variety of age groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming in a camp setting.
Leadership and supervisory experience.
YMCA-approved driver status; may be obtained upon hire and requires a clean driving record and passing a drug test.

Responsibilities

Assist the Camp Director and leadership team with planning and conducting pre-camp and in-service staff training.
Assist with supervision and appraisal of unit leaders and counselors.
Maintain records as required by the Camp Director.
Coordinate matters involving overlapping responsibilities, seeking solutions that best serve campers and the camp.
Oversee staff and campers in assigned program areas.
Establish and maintain systems for check-in, cabin lists, schedules, and check-out.
Assist with overall program development in assigned camp areas, including meals.
Check in with staff daily and provide appropriate support and leadership to counselors.
Assist the Camp Director with daily functions and act in the Director’s absence.
Perform assigned coordinator duties each week.
Use established systems to communicate with other camp departments.
Work and communicate effectively with other members of the leadership team.
Assist with staff training.
Observe camper and staff behavior and respond to health and safety concerns.
Manage daily and weekly schedules and organizational duties.